Illustration for 'Mines de rien' by Robert Desnos 1960

This abstract woodcut by André Masson, created in 1960, is a vibrant illustration for Robert Desnos's "Mines de rien". It features a dynamic interplay of swirling lines and forms in red, green, and purple against a black background. The artist's signature, "André Masson," is visible in the lower right corner, alongside the print number, indicating its status as part of a limited edition series. Masson's artistic style, characterized by automatism and surrealist influences, is evident in the seemingly spontaneous and evocative composition, which invites viewers to interpret its abstract symbolism and expressive qualities.